UNIVERSITY OF LUXEMBOURG · LUXEMBOURG
Auditeur Libre (Auditor)
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- 50 EURRegistration fee per semester
- Up to 3 courses per semesterStudy limit
- No exams or creditsFlexible learning
- Participate in academic discussionsEngagement
- Open to all ages and backgroundsInclusivity
- On-campus attendance requiredMode of study
The Auditeur Libre (Auditor) program at the University of Luxembourg offers individuals of all ages and educational backgrounds the opportunity to attend up to three courses per semester without formal enrollment for credit. This program allows you to deepen your knowledge and engage in academic dialogue without the pressure of assessments, grades, or ECTS credits. Auditors receive a student card and a general registration certificate. This program is exclusively for residents of Luxembourg who can attend classes in person.
Curriculum
Course catalogues are published in August for the winter semester and in January for the summer semester. The courses offered are subject to change and updated versions are announced before the start of each semester. The catalogue for the winter 2026/27 semester will be available mid-August.
- Summer Semester 2025-2026
- Italian A1
- Italian A2
- Italian B1
- Portuguese A1
- Portuguese A2
- Portuguese B1
- Chinese Courses A1.1 Belval (Mo-We)
- Chinese Courses A1.1 Kirchberg (Tue-Thur)
- Chinese Courses A1.2 Kirchberg (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses A2.1 Kirchberg (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses A1.1.2 Belval (Tue)
- Chinese Courses A1.2.2 Kirchberg (Thu)
- Chinese Courses A2.1.1 Kirchberg (Wed)
- Chinese Courses A2.1.1 Belval (Wed)
- Chinese Courses A2.1 Belval (Tue-Thu)
- Chinese courses A2.2 Belval (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses A2.2 Kirchberg (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses B1.1 上 Kirchberg (Tue-Thu evening)
- Chinese Courses B1.1 下 Belval (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses B2.2. Kirchberg (Tue-Thu)
- Chinese Courses C1.2 Belval (Tue)
- Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- Introduction to Luxembourgish Syntax
- Language Policy & Discourse, Gender Linguistics, etc.
- Contemporary Luxembourgish Literature
- History of Luxembourgish Film
- Historical Critique – Historical Sources Critique
- Contemporary History/Zeitgeschichte Option A
- Europe and the World in the Modern Era (1500-1800)
- Luxembourg in the Mirror of Historical Maps – Knowledge, Power and Propaganda
- Artworks as Historical Sources
- Introduction to Medieval History
- Transnational Luxembourgish History II
- Historiography
- Introduction to Medieval and Early Modern Diplomacy
- Panorama of Literature 2
- Mythical Rewritings
- French Linguistics 2: Sentence Structure
- Artistic and Media Studies: The Question of Modernity (A History of 19th and 20th Century Arts and Media)
- Sociology of Literature
- French Linguistics 4: Polyphony and Polyscopic Views
- Literary Fields 4: Women and Authoresses
- French Linguistics 5: Medieval Europe II
- Literary Theories 1: Barthes
- Texts and Problem Areas 2
- Literary Fields 5: Fictions!
- Thinking - Beast: Literary and Cultural Approaches to the Living
- Older German Literary History
- Writing Workshop
- Middle High German Language Training
- Baroque to Enlightenment
- Applied Linguistics
- Contemporary Drama
- Theater as Practice
- Theory of Interculturality
- Literature and Non-Linguistics
- Digital Media
- History of the English Language (c. 400 – c. 1600)
- English Literature: A History
- Sociolinguistics
- Introduction to Philosophical Methodology
- Tutorial Accompanying the Lecture „Systematic Introduction to Philosophy”
- Systematic Introduction to Philosophy
- Theory of Knowledge
- Introduction to Metaphysics
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Anthropology
- Philosophy of Law
- History of Modern Philosophy II
- History of Philosophy: Modern III
- Advanced Course: Kant
- Study of Kant
- History and Aesthetics of Cinema (in collaboration with the Cinémathèque)
- Italian Cinema II
- Portuguese Literature II
- Italian Literature II
- Portuguese Culture II
- Didactics of History
- Cinematic Representations of School and Teaching: Psychoanalytic Approaches
- History of the Italian Renaissance
- History of Italian Music
- European Cinema: Questioning Borders
- Understanding Artificial Intelligence: A Theoretical and Practical Introduction
- General Psychology II: Motivation and Emotion
- Social Psychology II: Special Subjects and Applications
- Psychobiology II: Brain and Behaviour
- Personality Psychology II: Determinants and Clinical Aspects
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology II: Adulthood
- Psychopathology I
- Ecology and Social Work
- Housing, Deviance and Social Work
- Goethe. A Journey Through His Bestsellers
- Nature Writing – Literature About Nature in Times of Threat
- Grammar Workshop
- Literature and Youth: Definitions and Practices
- Francophone Literatures
- Luxembourgish Linguistics 2
- Literary Didactics
- History of Literature 2 – Theater
- Luxembourgish Sociolinguistics 1
- Models of the European Welfare State and Worldwide
- Ordinary European Legislative Procedure
- Political Systems, Integration Processes and Human Rights in Latin America
- Participatory Democracy in the Institutional System of the European Union
- Human Rights
- Spring School on Parliamentarism
- The Concepts of Culture and Language in a Globalizing World
- Children's Literature and Multilingualism
- Intercultural and International Education
- Translation and Terminology
- Intercultural Management: From Theory to Practice
- Interactions within Socio-Digital Activity Systems
- Twitter Warriors and Instagram Goddesses: Introduction to Social Media Analysis
- Nature & Society
- Cultural Theory
- Methods Seminar: Theories and Methods in Reading ('Death in Venice')
- Media Studies Colloquium: Media Utopias
- Drama and History
- SCCS – Science & Citizens Meet Challenges of Sustainability
- Sustainability Reporting Process
- AI for Education
- Theoretical Computer Science 1
- Information Management 2
- Security 2
- Linear Algebra 2
- Intelligent Systems 1
- Intelligent Systems 2
- Introduction to Biological Physics
- Data Science and Machine Learning in Physics
- Analysis 4b
- Experimental Physics 2a and 2b: Electromagnetism (2a, CM) and TD (2b)
- Experimental Physics 2c and 2d: Optics (2c, CM) and TD (2d)
- Introduction to Graph Theory
- Functional Analysis
- Analysis 2
- Linear Algebra 2
- Complex Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- History of Mathematical Sciences
- Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
- Mathematical Software
- Statistics
- Markov Chains
- Mathematical Physics
- Complements of Probability and Statistics
- Algebra 2
- Algebraic Curves
- Geometry of Curves and Surfaces
- Differential Geometry
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Measure Theory and Integration
- Physics of Living Matter
- Crystal Physics and Crystallography
- Ferroelectrics and Multiferroics
- Semiconductors and Solar Cells
- Nonequilibrium Soft and Active Matter
- Communicating Science
- Algebraic Topology
- Advanced Stochastic Models in Financial Applications
- Numerical Linear Algebra
- Continuous Time Models in Mathematical Finance
- Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations and Applications
- Riemannian Geometry
- Algebraic Number Theory
- Sustainable Scientific Software
- Partial Differential Equations II
- Advanced Graph Theory
- Contract Law
- History of Political and Economic Thought
- Winter Semester 2025-2026
- Italian A1
- Italian A2
- Italian B1
- Portuguese Beginner Level A1 (Belval)
- Portuguese A2 (Belval)
- Portuguese B1 Level (Belval)
- Chinese Courses A1.1 Belval (Mo-We)
- Chinese Courses A1.1 Kirchberg (Tue-Thur)
- Chinese Courses A1.1 Kirchberg (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses A1.1.1 Belval (Tue lunch)
- Chinese Courses A1.2 Belval (Tue-Thu)
- Chinese Courses A1.2 Kirchberg (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses A1.2.1 Kirchberg (Thu)
- Chinese Courses A1.2.2 Belval
- Chinese Courses A1.2.2 Kirchberg (Wed lunch)
- Chinese Courses A2.1 Kirchberg (Mo-Wed)
- Chinese Courses A2.1 Belval (Mo-We)
- Chinese Courses A2.1.2 Belval (Wed Lunch)
- Chinese Courses A2.2 Kirchberg (Tue-Thu)
- Chinese Courses B1.1 Kirchberg (Tu-Thu)
- Chinese Courses B1.1 Belval (Mo-We)
- Chinese Courses B2.1 Kirchberg (Tu-Thu)
- Chinese Courses C Belval (Tue evening)
- Introduction to Luxembourgish Linguistics
- Literary Field: Actors and Institutions
- Writing Correct Luxembourgish
- Ancient History
- European History of the 20th Century
- Global History
- Ancient History
- History of Europe in the 20th Century
- Transnational Luxembourgish History (Part I)
- Introduction to Palaeography
- Texts and Problem Areas 1B
- Techniques of Expression 1 – Critique and Poetics
- Literature and Art – The Imaginary (Literary and Artistic) of Paris
- Literature and Aesthetics: Poetic Language: Introduction to Versification and Rhetoric of Figures
- Introduction to
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tuition fee for the Auditeur Libre (Auditor) programme?
- The tuition fee for the Auditeur Libre (Auditor) programme is 50 EUR per semester for both national and international students.
- What are the estimated initial expenses for this programme?
- You should expect initial expenses of at least 2,700 EUR upon arrival, covering registration, health insurance, rent deposit, and the first month's rent.
- What is the expected monthly living cost for students in Luxembourg?
- The minimum estimated monthly living cost is 1,517 EUR, which amounts to 18,211 EUR per academic year.
- What are the career prospects after completing this programme?
- This programme is for personal enrichment and does not lead to formal academic qualifications or defined career pathways.
- Who is eligible to apply for the Auditeur Libre (Auditor) programme?
- This programme is exclusively for residents of Luxembourg who can attend classes in person.
- When will course catalogues be available?
- Course catalogues are published in August for the winter semester and in January for the summer semester, with updated versions announced before each semester begins.
Entry requirements
ResidencyMust be a resident of Luxembourg.
Open to individuals of all ages and educational backgrounds. No prior academic qualifications are strictly required beyond residency.
Fees
Tuition (international)50 EUR per semester
Tuition (home)50 EUR per semester
LivingMinimum 1,517 EUR per month (18,211 EUR per academic year)
Initial expenses upon arrival of at least 2,700 EUR for registration, health insurance, rent deposit, and first rent payment. Monthly living costs can vary based on housing and lifestyle. Public transport is free.
How to apply
1. Administrative RegistrationDuring the registration period, complete your administrative registration via the University of Luxembourg's admission portal.
2. Course RegistrationAfter administrative registration, proceed to register for your chosen courses.
3. Attend Online Registration Days (Optional)If you need assistance, attend the 'Online Registration Days' held on the Belval campus on September 4th, 11th, and 16th, 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM. Contact the university via email to confirm your attendance for these events.
4. Contact for AssistanceFor any questions regarding the 'Auditeur Libre' program or assistance with registration, contact opencourses@uni.lu.
Scholarships
State support – MengStudien—
Single Parent Grant—
BAföG – Bundes-Ausbildungsförderungs-Gesetz—
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) – German Academic Exchange Service—
Fondation Félix Chomé—
aide-sociale.fr—
Frequently asked questions
What is the tuition fee for the Auditeur Libre (Auditor) programme?
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The tuition fee for the Auditeur Libre (Auditor) programme is 50 EUR per semester for both national and international students.
What are the estimated initial expenses for this programme?
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You should expect initial expenses of at least 2,700 EUR upon arrival, covering registration, health insurance, rent deposit, and the first month's rent.
What is the expected monthly living cost for students in Luxembourg?
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The minimum estimated monthly living cost is 1,517 EUR, which amounts to 18,211 EUR per academic year.
What are the career prospects after completing this programme?
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This programme is for personal enrichment and does not lead to formal academic qualifications or defined career pathways.
Who is eligible to apply for the Auditeur Libre (Auditor) programme?
+
This programme is exclusively for residents of Luxembourg who can attend classes in person.
When will course catalogues be available?
+
Course catalogues are published in August for the winter semester and in January for the summer semester, with updated versions announced before each semester begins.